{"id":105066,"date":"2026-01-24T04:57:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T08:57:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/ferrari-unveils-sf-26-hamilton-and-leclerc-seek-glory-in-the-2026-f1-era\/"},"modified":"2026-01-24T04:57:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T08:57:51","slug":"ferrari-unveils-sf-26-hamilton-and-leclerc-seek-glory-in-the-2026-f1-era","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/nationals\/ferrari-unveils-sf-26-hamilton-and-leclerc-seek-glory-in-the-2026-f1-era\/","title":{"rendered":"Ferrari unveils SF-26: Hamilton and Leclerc seek glory in the 2026 F1 era"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ferrari unveils its new SF-26 single-seater for the 2026 Formula 1 season<\/h2>\n\n\nThe Ferrari team has presented its new SF-26 single-seater at the Fiorano circuit in Modena. This vehicle will mark the beginning of a new era for the Italian team in Formula 1, with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at the wheel.\n\nThe SF-26, number 72 in Ferrari’s history, is the second project under the direction of French engineer Lo\u00efc Serra, who joined the team from Mercedes. The 2026 season will be marked by the implementation of new technical and sporting regulations.\n\n\n
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\u201cWe dedicated a lot of time to the conception phase to adapt as best as possible to the new regulatory and technical framework. Furthermore, it was essential that the car’s architecture offered enough room for evolution throughout the season,\u201d explained Serra.<\/p>\n\nLo\u00efc Serra<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n

A renewed design and significant changes<\/h2>\n\nThe SF-26 stands out for its return to glossy paint, after seven seasons with a matte finish. The traditional Ferrari red now looks more intense, accompanied by white and blue details.\n\nThe 2026 regulations introduce profound modifications, including a lighter overall design. The chassis abandons the ground effect concept, opting for a different aerodynamic approach, with cleaner lines and focused on weight reduction and increased efficiency.\n\nThe power unit has also been adjusted. It is a new hybrid generation, where the electrical system plays a more relevant role, which demanded a closer integration between the chassis and the engine.\n\n\n

Pilots’ Statements<\/h2>\n\n\nCharles Leclerc, in his eighth season with Ferrari, highlighted the demands of the new 2026 rules, which require thorough preparation.\n\n\n
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\u201cThere are many new systems to understand and optimize. We know from experience how complex a regulatory change can be, but we will get to the track with the best possible preparation,\u201d assured the Monegasque.<\/p>\n\nCharles Leclerc<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\nLeclerc also underlined the importance of energy management and the behavior of the power unit.\n\nLewis Hamilton described the change as the biggest regulatory challenge he has faced in his career, highlighting the key role of the driver in energy management and the development of the single-seater.\n\n\n

The beginning of a new stage<\/h2>\n\n\nFr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Vasseur, team principal, defined the SF-26 as the result of a huge collective effort and the starting point of a completely new stage.\n\n\n
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\u201cIt’s the beginning of an adventure under different rules, which inevitably bring uncertainties, but also great opportunities,\u201d he pointed out.<\/p>\n\nFr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Vasseur<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\nHamilton and Leclerc had a first contact with the SF-26 at Fiorano, although the weather conditions limited the filming.\n\nFerrari will continue its testing program between January 26 and 30 in Barcelona, while the official pre-season tests will be held in Bahrain from the 11th to the 13th and from the 18th to the 20th of February. The championship will start on the weekend of March 6 to 8, with the Australian Grand Prix.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ferrari unveils its new SF-26 single-seater for the 2026 Formula 1 season The Ferrari team has presented its new SF-26 single-seater at the Fiorano circuit in Modena. This vehicle will mark the beginning of a new era for the Italian team in Formula 1, with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at the wheel. The SF-26, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":105067,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[997],"tags":[647,442,648,11525],"class_list":{"0":"post-105066","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nationals","8":"tag-ferrari","9":"tag-formula-1","10":"tag-lewis-hamilton","11":"tag-sf-26"},"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105066","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=105066"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/105066\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/105067"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=105066"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=105066"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=105066"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}